So here's one from Buster Olney's blog over at espn.com. (Gotta be an espn insider to read the blog.)

According to a talent evaluator Buster chatted with, if the Twins ship out Johan Santana without getting a stud prospect in return -- much like the proposed Mets' deal -- it could be a sign that the pitcher's injured.

Writes Olney:

"In the aftermath of Santana's 17-strikeout game against the Rangers on Aug. 19, there was some evidence of diminished velocity in the left-hander, and it was noted by at least one scout that he used his slider less frequently -- and in his final seven starts after that 17-strikeout game, Santana compiled a 5.11 ERA, allowing nine homers in 44 innings."

(To his credit, my buddy Dean over at Yankees Watch has been talking up this possibility around the office for quite a while.)

My opinion?

Make the deal, Omar.

Just check out the dude's left elbow before you put Carlos Gomez, Fernando Martinez and company on a plane to Minnesota.